A biography for Tracy Kidderhasn’t been written yet.
“I do believe that enduring geological features are important, though I don't think I can be clear about exactly why.”
“When I select a topic, it's usually a commitment of two to three years of my life.”
“I tell beginning readers to read a lot and write a lot. If you want to write a book, find a subject that's really worth the time and effort you'll put in.”
“I always want to write something better than the last book.”
“Outside, the afternoon sun was an orange sliver on an icy horizon.”
“Being a professional writer is not an easy way to make a living.”
“You do the right thing even if it makes you feel bad. The purpose of life is not to be happy but to be worthy of happiness.”